Salem is going to the dogs (and cats and lizards and bunnies)\, and we couldn&rsquo\;t be happier about it! Salem Main Streets is very pleased to produce the return \;of \;the \;Howl-o-ween \;Pet Parade\, to be held on Saturday\, Oct. 11 at 11 am on Derby Wharf\, Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
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Pets \;of \;all species are welcome at the parade\, but should be well-behaved and comfortable at a busy event where there are likely to be many dogs. The parade is rain or shine.
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Salem Main Streets asks all parade participants to register online in advance if possible\, with a small donation \;of \;$5 for Salem residents and $10 for nonresidents. Proceeds go directly to Salem Main Streets in support \;of \;special community programs all year round.
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\n\nSalem Main Streets&rsquo\; mission is the continued revitalization \;of \;downtown Salem as a vibrant\, year-round\, retail\, dining and cultural destination through business retention\, recruitment\, and promotion \;of \;the downtown district. \; SMS provides direct support to downtown businesses\, and produces numerous community events and initiatives throughout the year\, including the Salem Farmers&rsquo\; Market\, Salem Arts Festival\, Salem&rsquo\;s So Sweet\, and the October Information Booth. \; SMS operates thanks to the generosity and partnership \;of \;the City \;of \;Salem and Mayor Dominick Pangallo\, Destination Salem\, the Salem Chamber \;of \;Commerce\, and many other local business sponsors and community volunteers. \; Contact Salem Main Streets by phone at 978-744-0004\, or by email at \;kylie@salemmainstreets.org\, or visit the website at \;www.salemmainstreets.org \;for more information.
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